RDSBandit Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I finally got my my stand and "anvil" together. Its not much but it's a start, and it's mine. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 It will get you started. Two things I see that may end up being an issue is #1 the ratchet straps. You'll be working with Hot metal and I think they would easily get melted or burnt and then your stand could fall apart. You could drill through the sections and lag bolt the ties together from each side. That would be way more secure. #2 might be good to secure your anvil in place so it won't shift around while using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSBandit Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 I have worried about the straps, but didn't really know how to fix that issue. I'll have to give the lag bolts a try, it sounds like a LOT better option. The anvil has a stem on the bottom of it. I drilled a hole in the center piece of wood and put the stem in it. It's about.... maybe 2 and half inches long, so I'm hopeing won't shift any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Olson Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Right on. If you dont have one then build it. Thats the blacksmith spirit :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud in PA Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Get yourself a roll of pipe hanger strapping, the metal band with holes punched every inch or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Your a blacksmith, forge bands... bolt on clamping straps are easy, just a bit of bending and a couple of holes, a bit of work with a chisel and poof, stump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 This is how I build them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Not a anvil stand but u'll get the idea . 3 lengths of treaded rod , 4 straps , 12 nuts to suit threaded rod drill 2 holes in each " post " ( lined up ) 3 hole that match the posts when side by side on the straps . cut threaded rod in 1/2 , drive through the posts , place strap on & nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenaaron Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I was just about to ask about this. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Another easy one is to wrap a piece of strap around your stand, drill a hole in the over lapping end, heat it to about 400f +/- wrap it tight and drill through the other end and drive in a spike or arc weld them together. It'll tighten up significantly as it cools, make the wood creak it will. You can buy hose clamps large enough, spendy maybe but easy. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 ask blacksmiths, get a thousand answers. all good comments here. do the best you can afford or do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutton Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I like the strapping with tapered wedges to hold / tighten the bands. I plan on doing it to mine...Although it might take a good smith (Not me - LOL) to make the precision bends and wedges. Good luck with your forging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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